The Wild Angels, directed by Roger Corman, was released in 1966 and has since become a cult classic in the genre of biker films. The film's portrayal of outlaw motorcycle clubs caused controversy and backlash from real-life motorcycle clubs who felt the film portrayed them in a negative light.
The film begins with Heavenly Blues and his gang of Hell's Angels causing chaos and destruction as they ride through Los Angeles. Their main source of entertainment is pulling dangerous stunts and causing mayhem wherever they go. The group's ultimate goal is to obtain enough money to buy drugs and fuel their party lifestyle.
When Loser's bike is stolen, the group sets out to find it. They eventually track it down to an Mexican-American neighborhood where a rival gang has claimed it. In the ensuing chaos, Loser is injured and hospitalized. The group then raids the hospital and busts Loser out, but he dies shortly after.
Heavenly Blues and the rest of the group decide to give Loser a grand send-off by stealing his body from the mortuary and throwing an epic funeral party. The funeral turns out to be a wild and chaotic event, typical of the biker lifestyle the group leads.
The film's depiction of biker culture and the reckless behavior of the Hell's Angels caused controversy upon its release. The real-life Hell's Angels felt that the film portrayed them in an unfair and negative manner. Despite the controversy, the movie was a box office success and has since become a cult classic.